How Staying In Their Home Can Help A Senior's Mental Health

Have you ever been somewhere that you couldn't wait to leave and go home? You may have repeated those famous words from the Wizard of Oz: “There's no place like home”. It's true – there is no place like home. Our home is our comfort zone. We can relax and be ourselves in an environment we feel safe and free. To ask a senior to leave their home prematurely often causes significant stress and anxiety.

I'm Not Ready To Leave My Home

So often, seniors just need a little extra help in their own homes. They are by no means ready or have the desire to leave their homes. But without assistance, many tasks can become more difficult as they age. Take, for example, grocery shopping. A senior may not be able to stand for long periods of time or move around as easily as they once used to. Other tasks such as cooking, laundry, light housework, and transportation can become more difficult with age as well. However, it’s no reason for a senior to have to move out of their home and into an unfamiliar place. Here at Alpha Home Care, we pride ourselves on meeting our clients where they are and providing a stress-free environment, so they can stay in their own homes.

I Don’t Want To Run Out Of Money

It is not uncommon for seniors to spend their money wisely. They have worked, saved, and calculated carefully for this time in their lives. Assisted living centers can be very expensive - and are getting more expensive as time goes on. Many seniors who have planned and budgeted wisely are finding that the increased costs of assisted living would soon drain their savings, creating an unexpected source of stress and anxiety. In-home care can be significantly less expensive, and more in line with a senior's budget.

With Alpha Home Care, there is no need to uproot a senior too early from their home. Most of our clients live independently, with a few that live with family members and employ caregivers to help out. We believe seniors deserve to stay in their homes with safe and reliable assisted living services, and we're proud to help enable that. The caregivers at Alpha Home Care play a vital role in allowing local seniors to live in comfort and dignity.

If you or a senior family member are looking for ways to make staying home a viable option, we'd love to help. If you think that providing in-home care or companionship for a senior who lives near you sounds like a great career, we'd like to talk to you.